This book is magical. It’s supposed to be about this epic contest between the students of two rival magicians but that was almost completely irrelevant to me.

It wasn’t really the plot itself that I enjoyed, but the whole vibe and atmosphere of the book. And although I wasn't too bothered about the main plot, I liked the subplots, especially that of Poppet and Widget. They're definitely my favourite characters and I love everything they're a part of.

I finished it and instantly wanted to read it again. I never want to leave that world, that circus! This book is so beautiful and wonderful that you can’t help but want to live in it. You want to know every in and out of the circus, every tent, every corner. The circus draws you in. The descriptions make you feel like you’re really there, experiencing it for yourself. I love this book. I love this world.

Just call me a rêveur.